Way up high in the clouds, there’s a mythical world where little boy Yios lives. He spends his days playing, singing, doing good deeds and getting into mischief alongside other Greek gods and mythical beings. Yios is special—his head shines as brightly as the sun. It can melt, burn and provide warmth. However, his uncontrollable glow prevents him from making friends—there’s always just a little too much of him! Always a little too hot! Yios travels down to Earth, the world of humans, where he meets another boy and everything changes for good…

The Slovak director and animator Szelesová approaches mythology with great ingenuity, creating a warm and universal story about self-acceptance and ability to hear others. Shown in the Berlinale Generation and Tribeca competitions, this miniature film recalls ancient vases and Minoan frescoes, where gods, superhuman beings and mythical creatures live out their lives, tell a story here and there. The film is also like a keepsake box, holding our experiences of the past that help us understand the present and imagine a better world for tomorrow.